Region Letter: October 12,2017 Sequoia Frame Replacement (ZH8 and ZH9) is now available

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ZH8_Region Lette

Component

Structure

Summary

Region Letter: October 12,2017 Sequoia Frame Replacement (ZH8 and ZH9) is now available. ? Added additional op codes for Sequoia to cover dealer costs of maintaining vehicles while waiting for frames, if applicable. Specific information for Region support is provided below. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved. This finally approved class action settlement includes inspection of the customer?s frame, and if the frames meet or exceed the Rust Perforation Standard based upon the Court-ordered inspection criteria, the frame will be replaced at no cost to the customer. Toyota is currently preparing parts for frame replacement.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,004 complaints in the body category.